Vidicon camera

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010021",
  "term": "Vidicon camera",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A type of television camera tube that converts an optical image into an electrical video signal using a photoconductive target. Although largely replaced by solid-state charge-coupled device (CCD) cameras, vidicon cameras were historically used in early weather satellites and ground-based systems for capturing images of clouds and other atmospheric features. Its operation relies on the change in conductivity of the target material when exposed to light.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/vidicon-camera/"
}